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By Iker Rioja published 31 August 2007

By Iker Rioja The International Cycling Union (UCI) carried out heath checks on all of the 189...

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By Iker Rioja

The International Cycling Union (UCI) carried out heath checks on all of the 189 riders that selected to take part in 62nd edition of the Vuelta a España. Every rider was declared fit and ready to race.

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